Lamu Island Stories

Kiunga residents in Lamu raise concerns over weapon testing near homes
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 22, 2025

Kiunga residents emphasized that their concerns are not meant to criticise the security forces but to call for dialogue and better planning to avoid f...

Wiyoni: Lamu’s 'Little Dubai' which has embraced modernity amidst centuries-old culture
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 09, 2025

Homeowners in Wiyoni have been enjoying the freedom to build their homes without any restrictions on the architectural rule or blueprint to follow.

Sh400 million needed to repair Lamu’s oldest jetty on verge of collapse
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 08, 2024

Jetties in Lamu play a key role since they are the only entry and exit points into and out of Lamu town and other adjacent islands.

Booming Business: How Lamu Port and Lamu-Witu Road are transforming key towns
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 03, 2024

Hindi, Mokowe, Magogoni, Mpeketoni, Kibaoni, and Witu were relatively low-profile towns back then, however, the status of these towns has improved sig...

Stay ahead of the news! Click ‘Yes, Thanks’ to receive breaking stories and exclusive updates directly to your device. Be the first to know what’s happening.